Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $86.33 | 13.730% | $98.1831 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
Purchase #2 | $7.41 | 11.737% | $8.2797 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #3 | $5.32 | 5.234% | $5.5984 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
Purchase #4 | $23.42 | 10.341% | $25.8419 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.49 | 9.276% | $139.316 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #6 | $165.91 | 3.327% | $171.4298 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
Purchase #7 | $107.34 | 3.626% | $111.2321 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $523.22 | $559.8810 | $559.88 | $559.95 | $559.80 |